JAMELE HESTER
PENDERGRASS,GA
Summary
Special education teacher with experience supporting IEP goals, adapting curriculum, and creating safe, structured learning environments for students with diverse needs. Works closely with teachers and specialists to plan instruction, monitor progress, and provide consistent classroom support.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL
Jefferson, Georgia
01.2022 - Current
- Delivering IEP instruction for Jefferson High School students with diverse learning needs.
- Develop lesson plans and support IEP goals to teach young children.
- Adapt lessons to support individualized goals and classroom accommodations.
- Adjust curriculum materials to meet individual student needs.
- Create safe learning spaces for special education students.
- Monitor student progress through assessments, observations, and behavior records.
- Work with educators and specialists to build instructional plans.
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL TEACHER
JEFFERSON CITY SCHOOLS
01.2007 - 01.2022
- Assisted teacher in developing and implementing individualized education plans for children ages 5-18.
- Collaborated with teacher to design and implement personalized learning strategies that enhanced student engagement and success.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.
- Provided emotional support during crisis situations, fostering resilience and coping strategies for students.
- Helped maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive school environment.
- Supervised students during transitions, lunch, recess, and school activity.
- Facilitated transitions between activities throughout the day.
- Accompanied students to restrooms, cafeteria, playground, and field trips to ensure safety and support.
- Attended professional development sessions related to work with special education populations.
Education
Associate of General Studies -
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA
Dahlonega, GA05-2015
Skills
- IEP development
- Instructional planning
- Individualized accommodations
- Curriculum adaptation
- Progress monitoring
- Behavior assessment
- Intervention strategies
- Student supervision
- Assistive technology
- Family collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom leadership
- Autism spectrum
- Adaptability
ACTIVITIES
Variety of volunteering including tutoring, training, and using fundraising to grow programs and individuals.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL
01.2022 - Current
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL TEACHER
JEFFERSON CITY SCHOOLS
01.2007 - 01.2022
Associate of General Studies -
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA